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Let’s Ride

This past Saturday was a day for a bike ride and so that is just what I did; the 7th annual Tour de Bondville is in the books! On one of the best days so far this summer, about 130 riders took off from the Startingate Ski Shop on one of four rides (50, 50 alternate, 26, or 16 miles).

I rode the original 50 mile route which took me by Bromley, through Londonderry (and a wave to the Saturday farmers market), through Andover, down into Weston, back to Londonderry (this time I wanted to stop at the farmers market :-)) and then a finish through the “hills” on Winhall Hollow Rd. The route was designed to maximize the climbing, and that it does about 4000 ft worth, so let’s just say it is for the strong of heart (legs and lungs too!).

The other rides also have a fair bit of climbing too, this wouldn’t be a ride in VT without that, but are a bit tamer. It was a beautiful day to be out on the roads. And not only did I get some great riding in, the event raised over $28,000 for breast cancer research. How cool is that!? If you missed this year’s Tour, be sure to put it on your calendar for next year. But, in case you can’t wait that long, you’re in luck as there is another great bike event just around the corner (so to speak) the Vermont Challenge is August 14-18, http://www.vtchallenge.com. So get out and ride, it is just awesome!

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Follow us on our adventure in the snow sports industry, as we blog about our events and activities and share an insider's look at the beautiful life at Stratton Mountain Resort - the tallest peak in Southern Vermont.

There's something for everyone in the family at Stratton and the activities are endless all year round. Ski and snowboard in the winter, play tennis and golf in the summer or simply hike the mountain for some of the most beautiful views in the country. The slopeside Village is lined with retail shops and restaurants including alpine clothing and hard goods, candy shop and fine dining. On-Mountain accommodations include cozy lodges, full-service hotels and spacious condominiums. Here's a place the whole family can agree on. To learn more about our resort, visit stratton.com.